Teaching Assistant
Grade 4, Teaching Assistant KS2, 19.5 Hours per Week, term time only
From 01.01.2027, Temporary position until August 2027
Closing Date: 23.11.2026 12 noon
The Governors of this unique school wish to appoint an enthusiastic, dynamic, motivated and committed Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support within KS2. Experience of working with children with additional learning needs, including speech and language, ASD and sensory difficulties, would be an advantage. We are looking for a practitioner whose character and skills will fit into our motivated team and who also has a commitment to high standards. They will value children as individuals and have a proven track record of supporting learners. They will have high expectations of children’s achievements and behaviour.
The role of the 1:1 may also include helping the class teacher in planning and delivering sessions to small groups as well as carrying out small group and one-to-one intervention sessions with the aim of raising attainment, ensuring children achieve their potential and supporting social and emotional growth.
The post is dependent on available funding and therefore the contract is temporary, until the end of this academic year.
Aston by Sutton Primary School is a successful, thriving school, judged ‘Good’ at our last inspection. The inspector reported that there is a “…welcoming and warm feel to the school, with strong relationships between staff and pupils. There is a real family ethos, which is much praised by parents, staff and pupils,” We celebrate our unique location and setting and offer an inclusive culture, caring, dedicated and supportive staff and governors, well-behaved children, a well-resourced environment and a commitment to high-quality professional development.
If shortlisted, the interview will consist of an activity with children, a formal interview and an exit task. Through the activity, candidates will have the opportunity to showcase their passion for education, deliver a short yet engaging session, which moves children on in their learning, and demonstrate high communication skills and expectations. Through interview, candidates will demonstrate: a commitment to supporting children and ability to work collaboratively with staff under the supervision of class teachers.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and strongly encouraged prior to application.
Please telephone 01928 711953 or email admin@aston.cheshire.sch.uk to arrange a visit.
Our school and the local authority are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure Certificate. Stringent Checks and Vetting Procedures apply to all posts as part of our Safeguarding Policy.
Dates:
Advert goes live: 05.11.2026
Closing date: 23.11.2026
Interviews: 03.12.2026